Yunisrina Q. Yusuf
Department Of English Education, Faculty Of Teacher Training And Education, Universitas Syiah Kuala, Banda Aceh, Indonesia

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EXAMINING TYPES OF MEANING IN ACEHNESE CONTEMPORARY SONG LYRICS: A STUDY OF APACHE13’S ALBUM BÉK PANIK Fata, Ika Apriani; Yusuf, Yunisrina Qismullah; Khairi, Ziaul; Salmani Nodoushan, Mohammad Ali
LLT Journal: A Journal on Language and Language Teaching Vol 27, No 1 (2024): April 2024
Publisher : English Education Study Programme of Sanata Dharma University, Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24071/llt.v27i1.6844

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This study investigates the meanings embedded within song lyrics from the Acehnese local band Apache13’s album Bék Panik (translated as ‘Don’t Panic’). The primary aim is to analyze the types of meaning present in these Acehnese songs using a semantic approach. The objectives are to identify and categorize meanings based on six distinct types: conceptual, social, affective, collocative, connotative, and associative. The qualitative analysis of the song lyrics revealed 186 distinct meanings. Conceptual meaning was the predominant type, with a majority of instances, followed by social meaning, affective meaning, collocative meaning, and connotative meaning. Notably, no occurrences of associative meaning were found. The prevalence of conceptual meaning in the lyrics suggests a focus on social criticism, conditions, and personal narratives within Apache13’s songs. Conversely, the limited use of connotative meaning aligns with a preference for direct and explicit expression among Acehnese youth, reflecting contemporary cultural norms. This study contributes to understanding the nuanced meanings conveyed through contemporary Acehnese music, reflecting generational differences in expressive language use.
Cohesive Devices in EFL Students' Essays and Problems Encountered during Writing Zahara, Rita; Yusuf, Yunisrina Qismullah; Samad, Iskandar Abdul; Singh, Charanjit Kaur Swaran
Indonesian Research Journal in Education |IRJE| Vol. 7 No. 1 (2023): IRJE |Indonesian Research Journal in Education|
Publisher : Universitas Jambi, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22437/irje.v7i1.23128

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The research investigated the cohesive devices used in EFL students' recount texts and the problems encountered during their writing. 33 high school students' essays were analyzed, and the students were interviewed. The findings showed that all five types of cohesive devices appeared in the students' writings, with reference the most, followed by a conjunction, lexical cohesion, ellipsis, and substitution the least. Three types of cohesive devices were identified as problematic to the students: conjunction, reference, and lexical cohesion. Four reasons were further found for the students' difficulty in using the cohesive devices: pure error, absence of knowledge, overuse, and lack of writing practice. These findings may give new insights for language teachers in the attempt to understand the causes that lead to cohesion problems in students' writing so that proper measures can be taken to address them and improve the quality of their writing generally.  
The Types and Causes of Anxiety in EFL Students during Proposal Seminar Presentations Achmad, Diana; Abdul Samad, Iskandar; Muslem, Asnawi; Qismullah Yusuf, Yunisrina; Siti Sarah Fitriani; Thara Hendri Safitri; Linville, Heather
Indonesian Research Journal in Education |IRJE| Vol. 8 No. 1 (2024): IRJE |Indonesian Research Journal in Education
Publisher : Universitas Jambi, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22437/irje.v8i1.33682

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A proposal seminar presentation is one of the compulsory activities that university students must undertake before writing their thesis. This usually causes anxiety for students because they have to present their research proposals in front of lecturers as reviewers. Therefore, this study aims to identify the types and causes of speaking anxiety among English Education Department students at Universitas Syiah Kuala during their proposal seminar presentations. This study used a descriptive qualitative design in which questionnaires, interviews and observation were employed as research instruments. The data were collected from ten students who were presenting their research proposals. The analysis, involving percentages and transcript examination, revealed three types of speaking anxiety: test anxiety, communication apprehension, and fear of evaluation. Test anxiety emerged as the most prevalent type. Additionally, the study identified three primary factors contributing to speaking anxiety: fear of making mistakes, insufficient knowledge, and low self-confidence.
The implementation of English and Arabic practices at an Islamic bilingual boarding school Silviyanti, Tgk Maya; Yusuf, Yunisrina Qismullah; Samad, Iskandar Abdul; Mukminin, Amirul
Jurnal Cakrawala Pendidikan Vol 43, No 3 (2024): Cakrawala Pendidikan (October 2024)
Publisher : LPMPP Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21831/cp.v43i3.72204

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The study aims to identify challenges teachers and students face in this process at an Islamic bilingual middle boarding school in Aceh, Indonesia. The participants included 27 boarding school students, one English teacher, and one Arabic teacher. The collected data underwent analysis using the interactive analysis model, which involves data reduction, display, and verification. The analysis focuses on specific activities within five categories: (1) mufradat (vocabulary), (2) controlling language use, (3) muhadasah (conversational activities), (4) competition, and (5) cooperation. The findings revealed that not all specified activities were consistently carried out, with each category featuring three implemented activities: daily vocabulary memorization, language festivals, and the application of punishments. The interviews brought forth challenges such as teachers’ language proficiency limitations, students’ low motivation, and a tendency to use the Indonesian language when unsupervised. These insights provide valuable guidance for similar boarding institutions that implement comparable language programs.
The role of oral traditions in internalizing smong wisdom: Perspectives from the Simeulue community Ramli, Ramli; Gadeng, Ahmad Nubli; Azis, Daska; Yusuf, Yunisrina Qismullah; Razali, Razali
Indonesian Journal of Applied Linguistics Vol 14, No 2 (2024): Vol. 14, No.2, September 2024
Publisher : Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.17509/ijal.v14i2.74903

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This research aims to identify the oral tradition of internalizing smong wisdom, recognized as successful in saving the people of Simeulue, Aceh, Indonesia, during the 2004 tsunami disaster. It employs a qualitative approach with descriptive methods. Data collection techniques include in-depth interviews with 30 informants comprising traditional leaders and community members knowledgeable about smong local wisdom. Data analysis utilizes thematic analysis. The research findings reveal that the ancestors of the Simeulue people internalized smong local wisdom through oral culture, which held significant literary value since 1907. The internalization of smong wisdom is evident through its transmission across generations, reflected in the community's smong narrative during disasters and using mananga-nanga, manafi-nafi, and nandong as educational tools. Based on insights from the informants, including traditional leaders and community members, they affirmed the widespread practice and knowledge of smong wisdom across all age groups in Simeulue. They utilize mananga-nanga (lullabies) for infants under five years old, manafi-nafi (folktales) for the general public, and nandong (songs) at specific events of special conditions. The informants of this study believe that instilling the values of local wisdom from an early age fosters collective memory, which can be easily recalled and applied by future generations. This facilitates the efficient transfer of local wisdom values in line with the ancestors’ expectations. Internally, within local communities, internalization occurs traditionally through oral culture.
Tapping into family power: Enhancing English learning for Chinese children in Banda Aceh through parental involvement Erdiana, Nira; Yusuf, Yunisrina Qismullah; Lie, Jacqueline
Englisia: Journal of Language, Education, and Humanities Vol 12, No 1 (2024)
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Banda Aceh

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22373/ej.v12i1.22662

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Learning English at an early age is believed to lead to a significant improvement in children's language skills. Parental involvement is thought to have a positive influence on children's development in learning English as a second/foreign language. A preliminary study found that Chinese parents are actively involved in helping their children learn English. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the types of parental involvement of Chinese parents and their roles in helping their children learn English in Banda Aceh, Indonesia. The focus of this study is on six types of parental involvement (parenting, communicating, volunteering, supervising children's learning at home, decision making, and collaborating with the community) and five roles of parents (motivators, models, facilitators, sources of knowledge, and coordinators) in children's education as proposed by Epstein (2011). The participants of this study are ten Chinese parents, seven mothers and three fathers, who have enrolled their children for early English language learning in one of the private courses in Banda Aceh, Indonesia. This study used a qualitative approach and was conducted through interviews. The findings show that Chinese parents engage in four types of parental involvement: parenting, communication, monitoring children's learning at home, and decision making. They also fulfil five parental roles in their children's language learning: motivators, models, facilitators, knowledge sources and coordinators. As this study focuses on parental involvement in children's English learning at primary school level, it is suggested that further research should aim to examine parental involvement in children's English learning at different levels of education, such as middle school or senior high school.
Scrabble game technique: A game changer for English vocabulary learning Sari, Diana Fauzia; Sahardin, Rosnani; Yani, Vida; Yusuf, Yunisrina Qismullah
Englisia: Journal of Language, Education, and Humanities Vol 10, No 1 (2022)
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Banda Aceh

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22373/ej.v10i1.12388

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Students’ learning outcomes of vocabulary mastery in reading comprehension at junior high schools in Banda Aceh, Indonesia, are relatively low. To tackle the issue, the Scrabble Game Technique (hereafter, SGT) is hoped to be a game-changer. This study aims to investigate EFL students’ learning outcomes through the use of the SGT in learning English vocabulary through narrative texts to seventh-grade students at a junior high school. The aspects assessed for each type of vocabulary included nouns, verbs, pronouns, adverbs, adjectives, and conjunctions. The research design was quantitative with pre-experimental research that used a one-group pre-test post-test design to measure the students’ learning outcomes after three treatments with the SGT. A total of 30 seventh-grade students were selected by purposive sampling. The instrument used to collect data was a test, comprising 30 questions in total, with 18 multiple choices, 6 fill-in-the-blanks, and 6 matching-the-word. The tests were further analyzed using the right-hand t-test after the pre-requisite test was met. It was found that the percentage of mastery of nouns and verbs in the post-test was better than the pre-test, with the improvement of nouns at 93%, verbs at 91%, pronouns at 84%, adverbs at 72%, adjectives at 71%, and conjunctions at 71%. Furthermore, the t-count was 19.68 with p = 0.05, dk = 29, and t-table = 1.70. It was concluded that students’ learning outcomes were better after being taught through the SGT.
Semiotic Analysis of Bias Language in Online News: The Case of the Indonesian Teacher Marketplace Policy Khumaira, Gata; Fajrina, Dian; Yusuf, Yunisrina Qismullah
Celt: A Journal of Culture, English Language Teaching & Literature Vol 24, No 2: December 2024, Nationally Accredited
Publisher : Soegijapranata Catholic University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24167/celt.v24i2.12352

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News discourse is often regarded as an objective and formal form of discourse. However, the definition of news is rather elusive. News must be something extraordinary and captivating enough to attract public attention. This research discusses a semiotic analysis of online news, specifically on Beritasatu.com, concerning the new policy for teachers in Indonesia, known as the Teacher Marketplace, proposed by the Minister of Education, Nadiem Makarim. This policy, an online database of teachers that allows schools to immediately choose available teachers, was perceived as an insult to the teaching profession. Consequently, social media platforms such as online news pages, TikTok, Instagram, and others saw online demonstrations suggesting that the government is demeaning teachers by ‘selling’ them in an online database. This research focuses on the headlines, lexical choices, language use, typography, and photography in 15 news articles related to the Teacher Marketplace on Beritasatu.com. Using the interactive model analysis to analyze the data, the results revealed 15 harsh headlines, 27 harsh lexical choices, 18 instances of unpleasant language, 10 satirical photographs, and standard typography across the online news. These findings highlight the need for news readers to be more aware of harsh language in certain online news platforms.
Exploring dominant naming patterns in West Aceh and Nagan Raya: A linguistic and geographical analysis Fahmi, Said Miftahul; Aziz, Zulfadli Abdul; Yusuf, Yunisrina Qismullah; Dewi, Cut
EduLite: Journal of English Education, Literature and Culture Vol 10, No 1 (2025): February 2025
Publisher : Universitas Islam Sultan Agung

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30659/e.10.1.160-176

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Naming patterns in Indonesia have shown the influence of geographical, social, and cultural factors on toponymy. Place naming in Aceh, a province in the country, has been based on the genesis and generic patterns that indicate specific objects, historical reasons, and word-forming elements. This study explores the dominant naming patterns found in the West Aceh and Nagan Raya regions by analyzing data sourced from regional databases, government archives, and the SIGAP (Sistem Informasi Gampong-Village Information System). A total of 131 place names from 29 villages were examined through literature review and document analysis as primary and secondary data sources. Thematic analysis, following Braun and Clarke’s (2006) framework, was employed to systematically identify recurring linguistic patterns. The results revealed nine dominant naming patterns in these regions, demonstrating a combination of different elements such as alue [aluə] ‘ditch’, blang [blaŋ] ‘rice field’, pasi [pasi] ‘beach’, suak [suaʔ] ‘estuary’, cöt [cət] ‘highland’, often combined with nouns or adjectives. This study illustrates how place names convey linguistic structures and geographical narratives that present Aceh's interconnection between language, landscape, and cultural identity. The findings contribute to broader discussions on the role of toponyms in preserving local knowledge and shaping regional identity.
Conversational Maxims and Persuasive Communication: Verbal Offer Strategies Among Sellers in Aceh Traditional Markets Azmar, Cut Nurul; Muthalib, Kismullah Abdul; Yusuf, Yunisrina Qismullah; Irnanda, Septhia; Khan, Asma Sohaib
OKARA: Jurnal Bahasa dan Sastra Vol. 19 No. 1 (2025): OKARA: Jurnal Bahasa dan Sastra (In Progress)
Publisher : Center of Language Development, Institut Agama Islam Negeri Madura

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.19105/ojbs.v19i1.16910

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This research explores the use of conversational maxims and verbal offers in traditional market interactions in Pasar Aceh, Banda Aceh, Indonesia, aiming to expand the understanding of communication strategies that enhance seller-customer interactions. Despite extensive studies on Grice's Cooperative Principle in various contexts, limited research has examined how sellers in traditional markets strategically engage with these maxims to persuade customers. The study involved detailed observations, audio recordings, and interviews with eight Acehnese clothing sellers chosen for their active roles in daily market interactions. Using Grice's Cooperative Principle, which includes the maxims of quantity, quality, relevance, and manner, the findings reveal that these eight sellers strategically employ these maxims to persuade customers, with occasional variations encouraging smoother and more effective interactions. The analysis identified seven distinct verbal offer types: direct product mentions, polite customer calls, pricing discussions, product origin mentions, customer needs assessment, store entry invitations, and color-based product promotions. These findings provide a grounded theory of seller-customer interactions in traditional markets, presenting persuasive techniques that may enhance market engagement and consumer satisfaction. This study provides communication patterns within traditional market settings, especially in Aceh, and cross-cultural market communication research.
Co-Authors ALFA NADYA Amirul Mukminin Anisah Asnawi Muslem Aziz, Zulfadli Abdul Azmar, Cut Nurul BURHANSYAH YUSUF Bustami Usman Chairina Nasir Chairina Nasir Cut Dewi, Cut Daska Azis Dekhnich, Olga V. Diah Bunga Nastiti Dian Fajrina Dian Fajrina Dian Fajrina Diana Achmad Diana Achmad Diana Fauzia Sari Diana Fauzia Sari Fajar Fitrian Fajriani, Ukhti Fajrina, Dian Fina Yanita Firdaus Gadeng, Ahmad Nubli Hilda Delavari Hilda Delavari Ika Apriani Fata Ikhwani Ikhwani Irma Sari Iskandar Abdul Samad Jarjani Usman Karwinda, Sinta Khairi, Ziaul Khan, Asma Sohaib Khumaira, Gata Lia Cahya Ningrum Lie, Jacqueline Linville, Heather Marimuthu, Sangeetha Marisa Yoestara, Marisa Martin Kustati Masrizal Mahmud Masyithah, Claudia Muhammad Aulia Mulyadi Syahputra Muslem, Asnawi Muthalib, Kismullah Abdul Naziratun Ulfa Nira Erdiana Nurbaiti Nurbaiti Nurul Aina Nurul Inayah Patcharin Kangkha Qamariah, Hijjatul QISMULLAH YUSUF Qismullah Yusuf Qudwatin Nisak M. Isa Rahimatul Aini Raihan Zulfarlia Raja Nor Safinas Raja Harun Ramli Ramli Raudhatul Jannah Razali Razali Rita Tauhidah Rita Zahara, Rita Roni Ageng Hidayatullah Rosnani Sahardin Safrul Muluk Said Miftahul, Fahmi Saiful Akmal Salmani Nodoushan, Mohammad Ali Sangeetha Marimuthu Sari, Diana Fauzia Sari, Irma Septhia Irnanda, Septhia Silviyanti, Tgk Maya Singh, Charanjit Kaur Swaran Siti Sarah Fitriani, Siti Sarah Sofyan A. Gani Sofyan A. Gani Sofyan A. Gani Sri Rahayu Jumiati Ningsih Sri Wahyuni Sri Wahyuni Syarifah Nisa Khaira Tengku Maya Silviyanti Teuku Mohammad Aulia Thara Hendri Safitri Titin Arifa Maulida Usman Kasim Wahyuni, Sri Wardana, Andri Yani, Vida Yuliana Natsir Yusri Yusuf Yusuf, Qismullah Yuyun Nailufar Zahari, Maula Azkia Zaiyana Putri Zulfadli A. Aziz Zulfadli A. Aziz, Zulfadli A.